Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Level 3)
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Certificate
Summary
This programme is a starting point for those interested in caring for animals in environments such as pet stores, animal rescue centres, and boarding or day-care facilities.
This is a practical programme including 40 hours of work placement at Wintec Animal House. Work placement during the semester assists students in gaining confidence, and builds their industry networks for future employment.
Alongside the practical elements of the programme, students will also attend classes where they will learn animal care theory. Students will be in class four days a week from 8am-3pm, and will also be required to undertake self-directed study.
Study topics include:
- Animal biology
- Animal hygiene and health
- Routine animal care
- Animal welfare and ethics
Students will get daily opportunities for care and experience in the handling of companion animals at the Wintec Animal House, a purpose-built facility that houses commonly kept companion animals in New Zealand.
Entry criteria
There is open entry to this programme although you must demonstrate a reasonable likelihood of success.
In addition to the above, you must complete a health declaration prior to acceptance into the programme.
Note: Convictions of any offence may not necessarily exclude applicants from enrolment. Any decision is made on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the delegate authority.
Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an academic International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 5 (general or academic), with no individual band score lower than 5; or an equivalent.
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